Was left confused by decision to call off play early in Test: Mithali
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Bristol, June 27 : India women s team skipper Mithali Raj said the decision to call off the one-off Test against England with 12 overs still remaining on the final day on June 19 was something that surprised her, as all along the captains of both teams wanted to continue playing.
Powered by a gritty unbeaten 80 by debutant Sneh Rana and her unfinished 104-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Taniya Bhatia (44 not out), India stole a draw in the one-off women s Test against England on June 19.
India and England to lock horns in three ODIs
ANI
26 Jun 2021, 15:55 GMT+10
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): Sneh Rana and Taniya Bhatia played memorable knocks in the one-off Test against England to help India walk away with a draw, and the increased self-belief and confidence will stand Mithali Raj s side in good stead when they take on England in the upcoming three-match ODI series.
The three ODIs will begin on Sunday and this would provide a chance for India to narrow down on the players who would be suitable for the women s 50-over World Cup set to be played next year.
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